Construction Technologist

The Construction Technologist is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing technology solutions that improve productivity, safety, data quality, and operational efficiency across the organization. This role blends construction operations knowledge with technical capability — supporting system integrations, developing digital workflows, piloting new technologies, and driving innovation across field and office teams. The Technologist plays a central role in modernizing how projects are executed, how data moves through the organization, and how digital tools support foremen, superintendents, project managers, and equipment operations.

Whitaker Holdings is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) family of companies with over 70 years of experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, and telecommunications. Whitaker Holdings encompasses multiple companies, including Whitaker Construction, DasCo of Idaho, Advanced Cable Technology, and Bighorn Traffic Services. Operating across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, and beyond, our companies are united by four core values — Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable, and Elevate Team — which guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we deliver quality results on some of the most challenging projects in the region.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to the list below.

• Design and configure digital workflows across ERP, timekeeping, telematics, and field reporting systems.
• Support integrations between systems, including API-based data flows and automation.
• Implement new applications, modules, and tools that improve operational efficiency.
• Lead testing, validation, and rollout of new technologies.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging construction technologies such as advanced mobile apps and equipment automation tools.
• Assess ROI, operational fit, and adoption readiness for new technologies.
• Recommend technology solutions aligned with company strategy and field needs.
• Build or configure automation using tools such as Power Automate, SQL, Python, or other scripting environments.
• Develop digital forms, reporting workflows, and data capture processes for field teams.
• Improve how data moves between systems to reduce manual entry and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Partner with foremen, superintendents, project managers, and equipment managers to understand operational challenges and design technology solutions.
• Conduct field visits to observe workflows and identify opportunities for digital improvement.
• Translate operational requirements into technical specifications and system configurations.
• Analyze system performance, data quality, and workflow efficiency across ERP, telematics, and timekeeping platforms.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain documentation for workflows, integrations, and system configurations.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and standards of safety.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.).
• 3–5 years of experience in construction technology, digital construction, systems engineering, or related technical roles.
• Experience with ERP systems, telematics platforms, timekeeping systems, and field reporting applications.
• Ability to design workflows, configure systems, and support integrations.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Power Automate, SQL, Python, or similar).
• Understanding of construction operations, equipment workflows, and field processes.
• Experience with BIM, drones, 3D scanning, or other advanced construction technologies is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate operational needs into technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across field and office teams.
• Ability to lead pilots, training sessions, and technology rollouts.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Physical Requirements:

• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to sit, walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Able to travel to job sites and work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.
• Able to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefits package including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success.
• Competitive wages.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance.
• 401K and Match.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Personal Days.
• Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing).
• Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.

Whitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.